Again with the 991 technology of 911 practically a decade in the past, Porsche launched the 911 Carrera T, a light-weight driver-focused model of the bottom Carrera with all of the efficiency goodies you’d need, and the 992.1 technology bought a Carrera T variant as effectively. Now after a short hiatus Porsche is bringing the Carrera T again for the 992.2 facelift, and in contrast to earlier Carrera T fashions, it’ll solely be provided with a handbook transmission, and it might probably now be had in convertible kind for the primary time.
When the 992.2 was unveiled earlier this 12 months, folks had been shocked to see that the bottom Carrera wasn’t provided with a handbook transmission, regardless of the bottom Carrera not being provided with a handbook within the 992.1 earlier than, both. As a substitute of the seven-speed handbook that was utilized by the 992.1 Carrera T and Carrera S, the brand new Carrera T has a six-speed handbook that makes use of the primary six ratios of the outdated seven-speed unit. An auto rev-matching characteristic is commonplace and might be turned off, however extra importantly the shift knob is constructed from walnut wooden. It seems to be unimaginable. (The yet-to-be-revealed Carrera S will in all probability have a handbook possibility too, although it’ll possible be that current seven-speed one.)
The Carrera T matches the bottom Carrera when it comes to energy, with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six making 388 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque. Porsche says the Carrera T coupe will hit 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, 4 tenths slower than the PDK-only base mannequin. The Sport Chrono bundle is commonplace, which will get you 4 drive modes, a tire-temperature show and theTrack Precision app. Additionally commonplace is the game exhaust system, and fewer sound deadening and light-weight glass will make it easier to hear that improved engine observe.
Different commonplace options on the Carrera T embrace 0.4-inch-lower suspension with Porsche Energetic Suspension Administration and staggered-width 20-inch entrance wheels and 21-inch rear wheels. Rear-axle steering and Porsche Torque Vectoring are additionally commonplace, neither of which can be found on the bottom Carrera. Porsche says the entrance and rear anti-roll bars have distinctive tuning for the Carrera T to extend stability and agility, the steering ratio is faster, and there are unspecified aerodynamic enhancements to enhance the automobile’s stability. All of that provides as much as make the Carrera T “a superb dance companion for winding roads,” in response to Porsche.
Visually distinguishing the Carrera T from its sibling are Vanadium Gray accents on the wheels, mirrors, facet decals and rear badge; twelve paint colours are provided with these accents, and the wheels have a two-tone look with a machined face. It additionally will get the entrance lip from the Carrera GTS, the exhaust ideas are constructed from black stainless-steel, and the rear facet home windows have a sticker displaying the handbook shift sample, which is a bit too corny for me. The puddle lights venture the identical graphic, which is much less corny to me although I don’t know why. It’s also possible to spec an exterior bundle that provides Gentian Blue hood and door graphics and matching accents to the wheels, engine cowl slats and badges, with black mirrors as an alternative of the gray ones.
Vanadium Gray is discovered on the dashboard and middle console trim, the door panels have black anodized aluminum bits and the passenger facet of the dashboard additionally will get that shift sample. The coupe is a two-seater as commonplace whereas the convertible comes with a again seat, which is a no-cost possibility on the coupe. 4-way powered Sport Seats Plus are commonplace, however you’ll be able to go for 18-way Sport Seats Plus or get fixed-back carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic bucket seats. Although you’ll be able to go for leather-based, you shouldn’t, as the usual Race-Tex setup has a black plaid sample for the Sport-Tex facilities, and an inside bundle replaces all of the black stitching with Gentian Blue, additionally including the blue to the plaid seats, Sport Chrono dial and different trim items.
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T is accessible to order now forward of deliveries commencing subsequent summer time, with the coupe beginning at $135,995 and the convertible costing $149,295, each together with vacation spot. That’s $13,900 greater than the bottom Carreras, however you’re getting greater than that a lot in added worth. Add on the larger wheels, Sport Chrono pack, Sport Exhaust, Sport Seats Plus and light-weight glass to a base Carrera coupe and and also you’re already taking a look at a $131,295 pricetag, and the opposite visible tweaks and efficiency upgrades you get with the Carrera T makes it much more of a cut price.
